Realism and Naturalism Literary time period
Description: Realism and Naturalism Literary time period Realism Naturalism (1865-1910) (1890-1940) Definition of Realism Realism is a 19th C literary movement that depicts life without idealizing or romanticizing it. The most general aim of realism was
Related Topics
Download Presentation
"Realism and Naturalism Literary time period" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this website for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Presentation Transcript
slide1. Realism and Naturalism<br>
slide2. Literary time period Realism Naturalism
(1865-1910) (1890-1940)<br>
slide3. Definition of Realism Realism is a 19th C literary movement that depicts life without idealizing or romanticizing it.
The most general aim of realism was to offer a truthful, accurate and objective representation of the real world, both the external world and the human self.<br>
slide4. Characteristics of Realism The use of descriptive and evocative details.
Renders reality closely and in comprehensive detail.
Selective presentation of reality with an emphasis on verisimilitude, even at the expense of a well-made plot.
Inclusion of characters and incidents from all social strata, dealing not merely with rulers and nobility.
Focusing on the present and choosing topics from contemporary life rather than longing for some idealized past.
Emphasizes the social rather than the individual ( or seeing the individual as a social being)<br>
slide5. Definition of Naturalism Naturalism is a literary movement that was an extension of realism.
It depicted real people in real situations like realism, but believed that forces larger than the individual- nature, fate, heredity-shaped individual destiny.
Naturalist believes n the survival of the fittest<br>
slide6. Characteristics of naturalism Naturalist literature often portrays characters as being controlled by their environment , heredity, or social circumstances.
Naturalist writers aim to observe and record life in a detached,
objective manner, without romanticizing or idealizing their
subjects.
Naturalistic literature often has a pessimistic tone, reflecting the idea that human being are subject to the whims of fate and the natural world.
Naturalist writers often drew on scientific theories, such as Darwinism and positivism , to inform heir portrayal o human behavior and society.<br>
slide7. ….CONTD Naturalist literature often focusses on the lives and struggles of the working class and the poor.
Naturalist writers often use detailed, precise descriptions of settings and characters to create a sense of realism
It often highlights the impact of environment on human behavior and society.<br>
slide8. Main figures of Realism Gustave Flaubert : A French writer known for his work ‘Madame Bovary’, a pioneering work of realist literature.
George Eliot: An English writer who offers elastic portrayals of rural life and social issues in her novels like The Mill on the Floss, Middlemarch, Silas Marner etc.<br>
slide9. Main figures of naturalism Emile Zola: A French writer, founder of Naturalist movement . Her novels “Germinal” and “Nana” are scientific portrayal of working -class life.
Henry James: In his essay ’The Art of Fiction ’ James expressed his critical principles as well as a justification of his novelistic endeavor.<br>
slide10. REALISM and NATURALISM Similarities
Both realism and naturalism had an emphasis on reality.
Both realism and naturalism emerged in 1800.
Both lack religious emphasis. Dissimilarities
Naturalism is an exaggerated version of realism.
Realism focused on middle- class , naturalism focused on lower class.<br>
slide2. Literary time period Realism Naturalism
(1865-1910) (1890-1940)<br>
slide3. Definition of Realism Realism is a 19th C literary movement that depicts life without idealizing or romanticizing it.
The most general aim of realism was to offer a truthful, accurate and objective representation of the real world, both the external world and the human self.<br>
slide4. Characteristics of Realism The use of descriptive and evocative details.
Renders reality closely and in comprehensive detail.
Selective presentation of reality with an emphasis on verisimilitude, even at the expense of a well-made plot.
Inclusion of characters and incidents from all social strata, dealing not merely with rulers and nobility.
Focusing on the present and choosing topics from contemporary life rather than longing for some idealized past.
Emphasizes the social rather than the individual ( or seeing the individual as a social being)<br>
slide5. Definition of Naturalism Naturalism is a literary movement that was an extension of realism.
It depicted real people in real situations like realism, but believed that forces larger than the individual- nature, fate, heredity-shaped individual destiny.
Naturalist believes n the survival of the fittest<br>
slide6. Characteristics of naturalism Naturalist literature often portrays characters as being controlled by their environment , heredity, or social circumstances.
Naturalist writers aim to observe and record life in a detached,
objective manner, without romanticizing or idealizing their
subjects.
Naturalistic literature often has a pessimistic tone, reflecting the idea that human being are subject to the whims of fate and the natural world.
Naturalist writers often drew on scientific theories, such as Darwinism and positivism , to inform heir portrayal o human behavior and society.<br>
slide7. ….CONTD Naturalist literature often focusses on the lives and struggles of the working class and the poor.
Naturalist writers often use detailed, precise descriptions of settings and characters to create a sense of realism
It often highlights the impact of environment on human behavior and society.<br>
slide8. Main figures of Realism Gustave Flaubert : A French writer known for his work ‘Madame Bovary’, a pioneering work of realist literature.
George Eliot: An English writer who offers elastic portrayals of rural life and social issues in her novels like The Mill on the Floss, Middlemarch, Silas Marner etc.<br>
slide9. Main figures of naturalism Emile Zola: A French writer, founder of Naturalist movement . Her novels “Germinal” and “Nana” are scientific portrayal of working -class life.
Henry James: In his essay ’The Art of Fiction ’ James expressed his critical principles as well as a justification of his novelistic endeavor.<br>
slide10. REALISM and NATURALISM Similarities
Both realism and naturalism had an emphasis on reality.
Both realism and naturalism emerged in 1800.
Both lack religious emphasis. Dissimilarities
Naturalism is an exaggerated version of realism.
Realism focused on middle- class , naturalism focused on lower class.<br>